Tampa pier embarkation

[sherrys]

Does anyone know if there's a place near the Tampa pier where you can buy soda, water and perhaps a bottle of wine? We are arriving early on Sundday to board the Carnival Miracle and it would be nice to pick up some supplies if there's a place within reasonable walking distance.

[tadjr]

There arent really any stores of that nature near the pier or within walking distance. Are you catching a cab or the cruise bus? If a cab, just stop at a grocery on the way. It shouldnt be too much if you just run in and grab some things. There is a Kash N Karry or Walmart (no booze there) on N Dale Mabry Hwy which is easily within cab ride between the airport and pier.

 

Walmart is supposedly interested in buying land for a Superstore near the port area, but are getting opposition and its still quite a few years out at best.

[mattmdv]

See if you can get ahold of babyjen, I am pretty sure she lives in the Tampa area, perhaps she can give you some ideas.

When is your cruise?

 

Matt

[tarheelmjfan]

Give these sites a look, for area info.

 

www.tecolinestreetcar.org/

www.centroybor.com

www.channelsidetampa.com

 

Being local to the area, I haven't done much looking around for grocery items. Channelside, where the ships dock, has a wine shop. From that area, you can hop on the street car & get off at any of these locations. You should be able to find sodas & bottled water somewhere along the line. In any case, Centro Ybor is definitely worth arriving early to take a look around. Sorry, I couldn't provide more specific help. :(